Theatre Club Podcast (Alice and Oscar)
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| 26 Jan 2023 | 85 - A Streetcar Named Desire, Julie Cunningham & Company how did we get here? | 00:29:18 | |
We review the hottest ticket in town, Rebecca Frecknall’s A Streetcar Named Desire staring Paul Mescal, Patsy Ferran and Anjana Vasan at The Almeida Theatre. We also review Spice Girl Mel C's London dance debut in Julie Cunningham & Company how did we get here? at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Feb 2023 | 86 - The Cher Show, My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do? | 00:34:14 | |
We review the UK tour production of The Cher Show, which tells the story of the legend that is Cher; all the costumes, all the drama, all the songs! We also review he equally flamboyant and fabulous show, My Son's A Queer But What Can You Do?, written and performed by Rob Madge, currently playing in London's West End. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 | 87 - Sylvia, Women Beware The Devil | 00:27:12 | |
In this episode we review Sylvia, the new musical featuring Beverly Knight at The Old Vic Theatre. Secondly we review The Almeida's darkly comic new play, Women Beware The Devil - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Mar 2023 | 88 - Guys & Dolls, Cabaret at the KitKat Club, Scottish Ballet's Coppelia, Roger's and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! | 00:44:29 | |
In this jampacked episode we review the new immersive production of Guys & Dolls at The Bridge Theatre, Cabaret at the KitKat Clubstarring John McCrea and Aimee Lou Wood , Scottish Ballet's futuristic take on the classical ballet Coppelia, and final our review of Roger's and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! in it's new West End home. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Mar 2023 | 89 - Bonnie and Clyde, Standing At The Sky's Edge, Further Than The Furthest Thing, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends | 00:26:38 | |
We review four brilliant new shows in episode 89. Bonnie and Clyde staring Frances Mayli McCann and Jordan Luke Gage at The Garrick Theatre; The National Theatre's new musical export from Sheffield Theatres, Standing At The Sky's Edge featuring the songs of Richard Hawley; Further Than The Furthest Thing at The Young Vic, staring our favourite actor Jenna Russell; and a night of breath-taking new ballet at Sadler's Wells, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends. -
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| 11 Apr 2023 | 90 - Betty Blue Eyes | 00:26:12 | |
In our 90th episode we review the new The Union Theatre production of Stiles & Drewe's musical, Betty Blue Eyes. We also went to see Guys & Dolls again at The Bridge Theatre, this time as part of the standing audience. There's also an exciting returning show as our Top Tip, and a theatre themed cocktail. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 May 2023 | 91 - Operation Mincemeat, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, The Secret Life of Bees | 00:33:38 | |
We're back, with three fabulous musicals to review. One of our favourite new British musicals, Operation Mincemeat, has mades it's way from the London fringe to the glittering West End and we went to see if in it's new home at The Fortune Theatre. A bold new production of the classic Broadway musical How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying has just opened at The Southwark Playhouse and we have our review hot off the presses. Lastly, the Almeida's new musical adaptation of the beloved book, The Secret Life of Bees is about to complete it's run, but why not listen to our review anyway! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jun 2023 | 92 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Third Man, Sasha Regan's All Male The Mikado | 00:35:05 | |
In this episode we review three exciting new musical productions: One of our favourite company's returns with another Gilbert and Sullivan operetta in the form of Sasha Regan's All Male The Mikado at Wilton's Music Hall; The Menier Chocolate Factory have a brand new musical adaptation of the Noir classic The Third Man; and lastly The Curious Case of Benjamin Button returns to Southwark Playhouse to their new Elephant venue and in an expanded production form the 2019 original that we so loved on this podcast. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jul 2023 | 93 - A Strange Loop, Romeo & Juliet, Dear England, 42nd Street | 00:30:46 | |
We review four amazing new shows in Episode 93. A Strange Loop, a new groundbreaking musical fresh from Broadway, featuring a queer black character at it's centre, currently playing at The Barbican. An exciting new production of Romeo and Juliet at The Almeida directed by Rebecca Frecknall. James Graham's new play, Dear England, about England football manager Gareth Southgate, as played by Joseph Fiennes at The National Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold. And finally, the all-taping Broadway classic 42nd Street which is currently on it's UK tour, and that we saw at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Aug 2023 | 94 - La Cage aux Folles, The Sound of Music, Edinburgh Festival Fringe | 00:30:22 | |
We review the new production of musical La Cage aux Folles at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, The Sound of Music at Chichester Festival Theatre, and Alice has been to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for the first time and gives her round-up of the best shows she saw. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Oct 2023 | 95 - Crazy For You, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play | 00:25:54 | |
In episode 95 we review a bitingly satirical new play recently opened at The Young Vic, untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon play; and Susan Stoman's classic Broadway musical, Crazy For You, starring Charlie Stemp. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Oct 2023 | 96 - Dear England, Flowers For Mrs Harris, Black Sabbath The Ballet | 00:37:20 | |
In Episode 96 we review a musical, and play and a ballet. We went to see Theatre Club FAVE, Jenna Russell, in the new production of Flowers For Mrs Harris at The River Side Studios; We have our second review of James Graham's play Dear England, about Gareth Southgate captaining the England squad, now that it has transfer into the West End after a sell out run at The National Theatre; and finally we went to see Birmingham Royal Ballet's new work, Black Sabbath: The Ballet at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Nov 2023 | 97 - Sunset Blvd., BalletBoyz: England on Fire | 00:42:34 | |
In this episode we review Jamie Lloyd's bold new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Sunset Blvd. starring Nicole Scherzinger. We also saw the latest work from The BalletBoyz, England on Fire, at Sadlers Wells. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2023 | 98 - The Witches, Cold War, The Phantom of the Opera | 00:43:25 | |
We two new shows to review as well as one that has been running in London for many many years, but it's a first time seeing it for one of us! First up we have the National Theatre's new musical of Roald Dahl's The Witches, directed by Lyndsey Turner with book and lyrics by Lucy Kirkwood, music and lyrics by Dave Malloy. Next is our review of Cold War, a new play with music at The Almeida Theatre, directed by Rupert Goold, with book by Conor McPherson and music by Elvis Costello. Lastly we review the West End's second longest running musical, Andrew Llyod Webber's The Phantom of the Opera. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Dec 2023 | 99 - Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands | 00:28:55 | |
In our final episode of 2023 we look back at our favourite shows of the year and ahead to whats coming to the stage in early 2024. We also review Matthew Bourne's ballet, Edward Scissorhands. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Feb 2024 | 100 - Pacific Overtures, La Strada | 00:28:38 | |
In our 100th episode of the podcast we start 2024 by reviewing a new production of Sondheim's Pacific Overtures at The Menier Chocolate Factory, and a new Ballet production based on Federico Fellini’s 1954 film La Strada, produced by and staring Alina Cojocaru at Sadlers Welles. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | 101 - King Lear, ABBA Voyage | 00:26:03 | |
In episode 101 we review King Lear at The Almeida Theatre, and ABBA Voyage! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Mar 2024 | 102 - Standing At The Sky's Edge, Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical, Police Cops The Musical | 00:42:58 | |
We review three new London musicals in Episode 102 of Theater Club Podcast. Standing at the Sky's Edge which has transferred from The National Theater to The Gillian Lynne in the West End; Cruel Intentions: The 90s Musical at The Other Palace; and Police Cops The Musical at Southwark Playhouse Elephant. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2024 | 103 - MJ the Musical, Opening Night, Sister Act | 00:35:16 | |
We review three new West End musicals; Sister Act, with music by Alan Menkin and starring Beverly Knight; MJ the Musical, directed and choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon and starring Miles Frost who reprises his Tony Award winning performance as Michael Jackson; and finally, Ivo Van Hove's new production, Opening Night, with music by Rufus Wainwright and starring Sheridan Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2024 | 104 - Underdog: The Other Other Bronte, Machinal, Nye | 00:37:37 | |
In episode 104 we review three new plays currently running in London; Sarah Gordon's new play, Underdog: The Other Other Bronte at The National's Dorfman Theatre; Richard Jone's production of Sophie Treadwell's seminal Machinal at The Old Vic; and Nye, a new play about the birth of the National Health Service, staged at The National Theatre, and starring National Treasure Michael Sheen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 May 2024 | 105 - Passing Strange, The Hills of California, A Streetcar Named Desire: Scottish Ballet | 00:39:01 | |
We review the UK Premier of the Broadway rock-musical Passing Strange, at The Young Vic Theatre. We review Jez Butterworth's latest play, The Hills of California, directed by Sam Mendez. We review one of our favourite modern ballets, Scottish Ballet's A Streetcar Named Desire at Sadlers Wells. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | 106 - Kiss Me Kate, Jerry's Girls | 00:30:35 | |
We review two new musicals in this episode; Kiss Me Kate, starring Stephanie J Block and Adrian Dunbar which has just opened at The Barbican; and Jerry's Girls, the Jerry Herman musical revue, which is currently running at The Menier Chocolate Factory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jul 2024 | 107 - Hello Dolly, Fuerza Bruta: Aven, The Bakers Wife | 00:37:29 | |
We review the hotly anticipated Broadway transfer of the latest revival of Hello Dolly, starring Imelda Staunton and Jenna Russell; Fuerza Bruta are back at the Round House with their new show Aven; And we went to see The Bakers Wife, the Stephen Schwartz musical, at The Menier Chocolate Factory, starring Lucy Jones and Clive Rowe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Sep 2024 | 108 - Why Am I So Single?, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! | 00:22:40 | |
In this episode we review the new West End show from Six creators Marlow and Moss, Why Am I So Single? which has just opened at the Garrick Theatre. We also review the Edinburgh fringe transfer, Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder! which recently closed at The Ambassadors Theatre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 | 109 - A Face In The Crowd, Why Am I So Single? (second opinion) | 00:20:45 | |
We review the new musical, A Face In The Crowd with music by Elvis Costello at The Young Vic Theatre. Alice has also now seen Why Am I So Single? so we have her review of that new Marlow&Moss show currently playing in the West End. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Nov 2024 | 110 - The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Here You Come Again, Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular | 00:32:41 | |
Reviews of The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which has now transferred to the West End; Here You Come Again, the new musical featuring the hits of Country legend Dolly Parton; and Come Alive! The Greatest Showman Circus Spectacular. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jan 2025 | 111 - Upcoming Theatre for 2025 | 00:21:18 | |
We look ahead to 2025 and what theatre shows we're most looking forward to Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Feb 2022 | 72 - Moulin Rouge!, Spring Awakening | 00:39:56 | |
We're back with our first, very belated, episode of 2022, but what a show to start the year with; we went to see Moulin Rouge in the West End! We also review the Almeida's recent production of Spring Awakening, as well as discussing Disney's Encanto and NBC's Annie Live. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | 73 - & Juliet, Bring It On!, Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker | 00:20:35 | |
In this episode we have our second review of & Juliet on the podcast as Alice has finally been to see it! We also review the brilliant new production of Bring It On that played The Royal Festival Hall earlier this year, as well as Matthew Bournes much loved production of The Nutcracker. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Mar 2022 | 74 - Dirty Dancing, Saturday Night Fever, Wuthering Heights, Steve | 00:49:19 | |
We have a jam-packed episode with four brilliant shows currently playing in London. We review two shows based on iconic movies, both making their returns to the West End; Dirty Dancing and Saturday Night Fever. We also review a new play at a new theatre; Steve, at The Seven Dials Playhouse. Lastly, Emma Rice's new production of Wuthering Heights has arrived at The National Theatre and we went to see it .... knowing absolutely nothing about this literary classic. Heathens! All this plus a new cocktail and a fabulous Top Tip for an upcoming musical to be booking. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2022 | 75 - Small Island, The Collaboration, Gypsy | 00:40:53 | |
In this episode we review the return of Small Island at The National Theatre, Helen Edmundson critical acclaimed play based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Andrea Levy; The Collaboration at The Young Vic, starring Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope as Andy Warhol and Jean-Michel Basquiat; and Gypsy at Alexandra Palace, a staged concert with an all star cast. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Apr 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.32 - Fiddler on the Roof, Maggie May, The Phlebotomist, Jessie Cave: Sunrise | 00:37:31 | |
Ruby is finally back on the podcast after a long absence and we are celebrating with a jam-packed episode. We have reviews of Trevor Nunn’s production of Fiddler on the Roof which has transferred to the West-End, Lionel Bart’s Maggie May which sees the first London revival since its 1964 debut, The Phlebotomist which has returned for a second run at The Hamsptead Theatre, and Jessie Cave’s one-woman-show Sunrise, at The Soho Theatre. Plus we do a quick round-up of the big winners at last week’s Olivier Awards, including Company, All About Eve, Summer and Smoke, The Inheritance, The Lehman Trilogy and much more. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Apr 2022 | 76 - Anyone Can Whistle, Ballet Boyz "Deluxe", English National Ballet "Forsythe Evening" | 00:39:15 | |
The late great Stephen Sondheim's famous 1964 flop, Anyone Can Whistle is having it's first major revival in London at The Southwark Playhouse and we went along to find out if this show really deserved close after only nine performances in it's original broadway run! We also made two trips to Sadlers Wells recently, to see the new Ballet Boyz show "Deluxe", and then to see the "Forsythe Evening" by English National Ballet, which features choreography by the legendary William Forsythe set to the music of James Blake, Barry White, Khalid and Natalie Cole to name a few. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Apr 2022 | 77 - Zorro The Musical, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, Lillias White | 00:27:31 | |
In this episode we have a musical, a play and some cabaret! We review Zorro The Musical at Charing Cross Theatre; The National Theatre's west-end transfer, The Ocean At The End Of The Lane; and Broadway legend Lillias White makes her UK cabaret debut at The Crazy Coqs. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Apr 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.33 - Three Sisters, All My Sons, The Price | 00:35:01 | |
Episode 33 features three fantastic plays. There's The Almeida's new production of Chekhov's Three Sisters starring Olivier Award winner Patsy Ferran; Arthur Miller's All My Sons at The Old Vic with the star-studded cast of Sally Field, Bill Pullman, Jenna Coleman and Colin Morgan; and finally The Price starring the legendary David Suchet at The Wyndham's Theatre. Plus as always we have Alice's Top Tip and a new cocktail inspired by one of the shows in this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 May 2022 | 78 - My Fair Lady, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! | 00:29:34 | |
We review two Broadway transfers; The Fisher Centre's Tony Award winning production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, currently playing at The Young Vic, and Bartlett Sher's lavish production of Lerner and Loewe's much loved musical My Fair Lady opening this week at The London Coliseum. Two very different productions indeed! Plus we talk Six The Musical Broadway cast recording, Andrew Lloyd Webber's Cinderella closing in the West End, plus a Top Tip of what you should be booking next. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Apr 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.34 - Ain't Misbehavin', Other People's Money, Sweet Charity, Market Boy | 00:32:51 | |
In episode 34 we review two shows from The Southwark Playhouse; Musical Ain’t Misbehavin’, and the play Other Peoples Money. We also recorded live at The Donmar Warehouse when we went to see their latest production of the Broadway classic Sweet Charity. And finally we have a review of Market Boy, the Union Theatre’s revival of David Elbridge’s comedic play. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Jun 2022 | 79 - Legally Blonde, The Burnt City | 00:41:58 | |
We review the new open-air theatre production of Legally Blonde the musical, directed by Six co-creator Lucy Moss, and starring a former Anne Boleyn, Courtney Bowman. Our second review is of the hotly anticipated return of immersive theatre pioneers Punchdrunk, and their new show The Burnt City. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jul 2022 | 80 - Like Water For Chocolate, The Crucible | 00:29:47 | |
This episode is a Dance Double, with two exciting new ballets; Scottish Ballet's The Crucible, choreographed by Helen Pickett, and The Royal Ballet's Like Water For Chocolate choreographed by Christopher Wheeldon. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 May 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.35 - This Is My Family, Man of La Mancha, A German Life | 00:31:25 | |
Episode 35 is another super special “family edition”, which can only mean one thing; another trip to The Chichester Festival Theatre, this time to see Tim Firths aptly named musical This Is My Family. We also have reviews of Man of La Mancha staring Kelsey Grammar and Danielle De Niese, and A German Life staring the legendary Dame Maggie Smith. Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Aug 2022 | 81 - Sister Act, Yeast Nation | 00:39:33 | |
We're back with two very different musicals to review in this episode. First up we review the new London production of Sister Act, starring Beverly Knight and Jennifer Saunders; followed by a much smaller and weirder musical, the spiritual prequel to one of our favourite musicals Urinetown, Yeast Nation at The Southwark Playhouse. We also discuss Lady Gaga's Chromatica Ball, and make heavenly Bloody Marys inspired by Sister Act. - - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Sep 2022 | 82 - South Pacific, Millennials, Almeida 2022/23 Season Announcement | 00:32:28 | |
We discuss the very exciting new season at The Almeida Theatre which includes a new production of A Street Car Named Desire directed by Rebecca Frecknell and starring Paul Mescal, and a new musical written by Elton John! We also review the Chichester Festival Theatre production of South Pacific, and the new song cycle Millennials at The Other Palace. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 May 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.36 - Amour, Dead Dog In A Suitcase | 00:29:46 | |
Two quirky and quite bonkers pieces of theatre to review in episode 36 of Theatre Club. Amour, a whimsical Micahel Legrand musical at The Charing Cross Theatre, and then Kneehigh Theatre's twisted take on The Begger's Opera; Dead Dog In A Suitcase (and other love stories), which is currently touring the UK. We also discuss two exciting new musicals coming to London later this year, Falsettos and Big The Musical! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2022 | 83 - My Neighbour Totoro, Back To The Future, The Band's Visit, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical | 00:38:11 | |
In Episode 83 of Theatre Club Podcast we have reviews of the brand new stage version of Studio Ghibli's beloved film My Neighbour Totoro by Royal Shakespeare Company and Joe Hisaishi, currently playing a sold-out run at The Barbican in London. We also went to another sold-out run at The Donmar of the musical The Band's Visit, though you can still get tickets; listen to the episode to find out how. We finally have a review of the smash hit blockbuster musical Back To The Future and the long-running, though soon to close jukebox musical Tina, based on the life and works of Tina Turner! As well as all of this we have a great top tip for all the Beverly Knight fans out there. Listen now and don't forget to rate, subscribe and leave a review - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 | 84 - Newsies | 00:36:08 | |
Disney's broadway dance sensation Newsies has finally made it's way across the pond and opened in London this December. Listen to our review of the show, as well as a Newsies inspired cocktail recipe, and a double whammy dancey Top Tip - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 May 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.37 - Waitress, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Drag Becomes her, Coral Browne: This F***ing Lady! | 00:34:30 | |
In episode 37 we review the musical Waitress, which transferred from Broadway to the West End earlier this year, and The Southwark Playhouse’s new keltic-folk musical, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. There’s also reviews of Coral Browne: This F**king Lady!, playing at the Kings Head Theatre, and the outrageous camp parody, Drag Becomes Her, staring RuPaul’s Drag Race legends BenDeLaCreme and Jinx Monsoon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jun 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.38 - The Glass Menagerie, Rosmersholm, The Sweet Science of Bruising | 00:25:32 | |
Episode 38 of Theatre Club was recorded live outside Wiltons Music Hall on our trip to see and review The Sweet Science of Bruising, so you will hear a few noisy planes flying overhead adding so ambience as we review both a new production of Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie directed by Femi Elufowoju jr at The Arcola Theatre, and Ibsen's angst ridding love story Rosmersholm staring Hayley Atwell and Tom Burke, currently playing in London's West End. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Jun 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.39 - The Light in the Piazza, Operation Mincemeat, San Francisco Ballet | 00:30:50 | |
In episode 39 we review three fantastic, but very different pieces of theatre: The hilarious WWII musical, and a bit of a hidden gem, that is Spitlip's Operation Mincemeat; The romantic and sweepingly operatic musical The Light in the Piazza, staring opera sensation Rene Fleming; And the world renowned San Francisco Ballet at Sadlers Wells. Plus we have our Top Tip, some Falsettos casting news, and a new cocktail inspired by one of this episode's shows. - - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jul 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.40 - Present Laughter, Noises Off, Hamlet, The Mother | 00:26:17 | |
In episode 40 we review The Old Vic's new production of Noel Coward's Present Laughter staring Andrew Scott, Iris Theatre's promenade production of Hamlet, Arthur Pita's dark dance piece, The Mother staring ballet superstar Natalia Osipova, and the classic comedy farce Noises Off which returns to The Lyric Hammersmith nearly 40 years since it premiered there in 1982. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.41 - 9 to 5 The Musical, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Fiver | 00:29:14 | |
In episode 41 we review Dolly Parton's 9 to 5 The Musical currently playing at The Savoy Theatre in London's West End, Nicholas Hytner's new immersive production of A Midsummer Night's Dream at The Bridge Theatre, and new musical Fiver at The Southwark Playhouse. We also have Alice's Top Tip, a new LGBTQ musical coming to The Soho Theatre, Sister Act The Musical news, more Jenna Russell chat, and of course a new cocktail creation inspired by A Midsummer Night's Dream - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Aug 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.42 - The Bridges of Madison County, The View Upstairs, Southern Belles, Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner | 00:34:55 | |
In episode 42 we bring you reviews of new LGBT musical The View Upstairs which recently had its UK Premier at The Soho Theatre; a Tenessee Williams double bill, Southern Belles at The Kings Head Theatre; and the proactively titled play which recently finished its smash hit run at The Royal Court Theatre, Seven Methods of Killing Kylie Jenner. And as well as all this, we have our review of The Bridges of Madison County, The Menier Chocolate Factory’s new production of the Jason Robert Brown musical, staring non-other than Theatre Club Podcast fave Jenna Russell. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Aug 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.43 - Les Miserables: The Concert, Evita, Once On This Island, Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet, Blues In The Night | 00:46:12 | |
We review five fabulous shows currently playing in London: Les Mis The Concert, Evita, Once On This Island, Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet and Blues In The Night. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Aug 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.44 - Fleabag, Appropriate, Queen Of The Mist | 00:37:44 | |
A trio of reviews, featuring the hottest ticket in town currently, Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Fleabag, as well as The Donamr Warehouse's new play Appropriate, and Michael John LaChiusa's chamber musical Queen Of The Mist at The Charing Cross Theatre. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.45 - The Watsons, Preludes, Dogfight | 00:27:16 | |
In this episode we review two musicals at The Southwark Playhouse; Pasek and Pauls' Dogfight by The British Theatre Academy, and the UK premier of David Malloy's Rachmaninoff musical Preludes. We also have a review of The Watson's, Laura Wade's stage adaptation of Jane Austin's unfinished novel, recorded last year at the time of it's premier at The Chichester Festival Theatre. The Watson's transfers to The Menier Chocolate Factory this September. We also talk Fosse/Verdon, Cassie Levy, and a brand new production of the classic Broadway musical Gypsy! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Sep 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.46 - Big: The Musical, A Very Expensive Poison, Shilda | 00:27:13 | |
We review Big: The Musical, adapted from the 1988 Tom Hanks film classic, starring Jay McGuiness and Kimberly Walsh. Madeleine gives us her long-awaited review of the polarising Lucy Prebbles play A Very Expensive Poison at the Old Vic. And Alice reviews Shilda at The Vaults, the one-woman musical written and performed by Jeannette Bayardelle. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Oct 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.47 - Falsettos, Blood Wedding, Darkfield | 00:33:02 | |
We review William Finn's musical Falsettos which has recently premiered at The Other Palace. Madeleine tells us all about her immersive experiences at Flight and Coma presented by Darkfields, the trailblazing audio-immersive theatre company. And lastly we review Marina Carr and Yaël Farber's stunning new production of Blood Wedding at The Young Vic. We also have some theater gossip and casting news, and a new themed cocktail. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Oct 2019 | Theatre Club Ep.48 - Orpheus in the Underworld, MAME, Glass.Kill.Bluebeard.Imp | 00:35:37 | |
In episode 48 we review an opera, a musical, and a series of short plays. Fist up is Emma Rice's bold new take on Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld at the ENO, followed by the first professional revival in over 50 years of Jerry Hermans' Broadway classic Mame starring the inimitable Tracie Bennett, and finally a series of four short plays by the boundary pushing British playwright Carol Churchill, Glass.Kill.Bluebeard.Imp, staged at The Royal Court Theatre. We also have a Top-Tip for those looking for something to book this Christmas, a Mame inspired cocktail, and we discus our top five Disney films! - - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Nov 2019 | 49 - Assassins, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, For All The Woman Who Thought They Were Mad, Frankenstein, Great Expectations | 00:36:26 | |
Its a jam packed episode, with reviews of The National Youth Theatre's rep productions of Frankenstein and Great Expectations at The Southwark Playhouse, Zawe Ashton's new play For All The Woman Who Thought They Were Mad, Sasha Regan's take on the Broadway classic Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, and The Watermill Theatre's new production of Stephen Sondheim's Assassins. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Nov 2019 | 50 - On Bear Ridge, Shook, The Antipodes | 00:37:02 | |
In Episode 50 we review three new plays that have recently opened in London: On Bear Ridge at The Royal Court Theatre, Shook at The Southwark Playhouse, and The Antipodes at The National Theatre. We also discuss our favourite past shows that we would love to see return to the London stage, as well as a Top Tip from our favourite pub theatre The Kings Head, and we sip a new cocktail inspired by one of the plays from this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2019 | 51 - & Juliet, Sydney and The Old Girl | 00:39:10 | |
We review the brand new West End musical & Juliet, and the dark comedy Sydney and the Old Girl at The Park Theatre. We also discuss the recently announced Hello Dolly Broadway transfer set to star Imelda Staunton, and The Bridge Theatre's newly announced 2020/2021 season. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Dec 2019 | 52 - A Christmas Carol, Fairview, The Boyfriend, Bells & Spells | 00:31:54 | |
This episode features a returning, and muted loved, special guest host! We discuss Matthew Warchus' joyous production of A Christmas Carol which returns, beginning festive cheer to The Old Vic Theatre for a third year in a row. Then down the road at The Young Vic we saw the show that has set the theatre scene abuzz, Jackie Sibblies Drury's thought-provoking and challenging new play Fairview (no spoilers we promise!). Aurelia Thierree graced London once again with another of her truly unique and magical theatre productions, Bells and Spells which played at The Coronet Theatre. And finally we enjoyed the frothy delights of Sandy Wilson's The Boyfriend in a fabulous new production currently playing at The Menier Chocolate Factory. - - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Jan 2020 | 53 - Amelie The Musical, Teenage Dick | 00:28:25 | |
We welcomed in 2020 by recording this latest episode of the podcast on New Years day. We review Amelie The Musical at The Other Palace, and new play Teenage Dick (imagine teen-movie meets Shakespeare's Richard III) at The Donmar Warehouse. We also discuss the upcoming Endgame starring Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming, the new movie adaptation of Lin Manuel Miranda's musical In The Heights and much more, including the ultimate New Year's Day hangover cocktail! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 19 Jan 2020 | 54 - Hamilton: Revisited | 00:35:03 | |
We're revisiting the show that we chose to launch Theatre Club Podcast with two years ago and bringing you another Hamilton filled episode. We saw the smash-hit musical sensation for a second time in London and we were blown away all over again. In this very special episode we talk about all our favourite moments from the show, discuss the new London cast and we have a Top Tip for an upcoming Lin Manuel-Miranda show set to tour the UK, as well as a new Hamilton inspired cocktail creation. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Jan 2020 | 55 - Curtains, The Welkin, The Lion The Witch & The Wardrobe | 00:35:06 | |
In Episode 55 we review the Kander and Ebb musical Curtains, which is currently touring the UK; The Welkin, a new play staring Maxine Peake which has just opened at The National Theatre; and The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe which is soon to close at The Bridge Theatre. We also have a very special interview with TV presenter, Strictly Come Dancing winner and now musical theatre star Ore Oduba, who tells us all about the new production of Curtains in which he is currently staring alongside comedian Jason Manfield and west-end superstars Carley Stenson and Rebecca Lock. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Feb 2020 | 56 - Mary Poppins, Endgame, The Girl From The North Country | 00:31:49 | |
Madeleine, Oscar and Alice are back together in episode 56, with reviews of West End musical extravaganza Mary Poppins, staring Zizi Strallen and Charlie Stemp; The Old Vic's new production of the flummoxing Smauel Becket play Endgame, staring Daniel Radcliffe and Alan Cumming; and we review Conor McPherson's Bob Dylan musical-play, Girl From The North Country. We also have a great Top Tip that you will not want to miss, Academey Awards chat, and an easy but elegent chapagne cocktail. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Feb 2020 | 57 - Uncle Vanya, Nora: A Doll's House, Death of England, Musik | 00:41:04 | |
A jam-packed episode with reviews of four very different shows: Nora A Doll's House at The Young Vic, Uncle Vanya staring Toby Jones at The Harold Pinter Theatre, Death of England at The National staring Rafe Spall, and Musik staring Frances Barber at The Leicester Square Theatre. We also find out what Madonna super-fan Madeleine made of the Madame X tour at The London Palladium, as well as this we have Alice's Top Tip; new musical Be More Chill, and of course we have a new cocktail creation, this time inspired by Uncle Vanya. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Mar 2020 | 58 - Waitress (with Sara Bareilles), The Prince of Egypt, A Number | 00:36:11 | |
We review the premier of Stephen Schwartz's stage musical, The Prince of Egypt which has just opened in London's West End. We revisit Waitress as the show's writer, Sara Bareilles joins the London cast as Jenna alongside broadway star Gavin Creel. And we have a review of A Number, by Carol Churchill at The Bridge Theatre starring Roger Allam and Colin Morgan. Alice's Top Tip is a musical adaptation of a classic movie which is coming soon to The Southwark Playhouse, and we have a Prince of Egypt inspired cocktail creation. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Apr 2020 | 59 - What theatre to watch online during Lockdown! | 00:34:18 | |
Due to the global pandemic of Covid19 all UK theatres have closed. But that doesn't mean that you can't still see some great theatre! In this remotely recorded episode we discuss all the amazing theatre and performance that is available to watch online, from National Theatre productions to Andrew Lloyd Webber on Instagram. We hope everyone is staying home if they can and staying safe, and we hope that you enjoy this new episode - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 May 2020 | 60 - Metamorphosis | 00:30:10 | |
We're still in COVID lockdown and so we're once again recording remotely and discussing the best of online theatre, including Arthur Pita's strange and sublime dance piece Metamorphosis streaming on the Royal Opera House YouTube channel. We discuss the upcoming slate of online shows from The National Theatre, Alan Bennett's new and upcoming Talking Heads series, and some cover some of our favourite Instagram content of the past few weeks from Britney Spears to SIX the musical creators Marlow and Moss. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2020 | 61 - TodayTix theatre quiz with Miriam-Teak Lee | 00:32:30 | |
While we're still in COVID-19 lockdown we thought we'd keep our theatre brains sharps and have some fun and take part in the TodayTix online theatre quiz hosted by star of & Juliet, the fabulous Miriam-Teak Lee. We also have an update on Unprecedented, the exciting new series of short pays from Headlong on the BBC. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jun 2020 | 62 - Unprecedented, Secret Cinema Drive-In | 00:29:28 | |
Another remotely recorded Lockdown Edition in which we review Headlong Theatre's quarantine TV series on the BBC, featuring the work of some brilliant UK playwrights and stage performers. We also discuss Secret Cinema's new upcoming drive-in experience, as well as some theatre news and some boozy booze! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Jul 2020 | 63 - Alan Bennett's Talking Heads, Les Blancs | 00:32:04 | |
We review the BBC's update of the classic Alan Bennett series of monologues Talking Heads, and Yael Farber's 2016 National Theatre production of Lorraine Hansberry's play Les Blancs which was shown as part of NT At Home. We also discus the latest news surrounding British theatre, including new social distanced productions and drive-in performances. Plus Alice has some big personal news to share with our listeners! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Sep 2020 | 64 - Theatre Cafe Channel, Southwark Playhouse, upcoming movie-musical news | 00:21:42 | |
We're back after a little hiatus to discuss some new theatre heading back to the London stage at Southwark Playhouse and Regent's Park Open Air Theatre with their productions of The Last Five Years and Jesus Christ Superstar respectively. We also run-down a list of some exciting movie-musicals that are heading our way and some new platforms for watching live theatre, in the form of The Theatre Cafe Channel and the soon to be free-to-view Sky Arts Channel. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Nov 2020 | 65 - Christina Modestou: A Night At The Musicals featuring Jena Russell, First Date, Olivier Awards 2020 | 00:33:18 | |
We've been to our first live theatre show since March! Christina Modestou, original star of SIX the musical host a night of musical songs at our beloved Southwark Playhouse with very special guest, the one and only Jenna Russell, how could we not go and see that!?! We also review an online production of First Date, a musical staring Samantha Barks and Simon Lipkin. Lastly we discuss this year's socially distanced Olivier Awards. We talk winners, nominees and live performances, which then leads us on to a chat about some of our favourite ever Tony Awards performances. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.1 - Hamilton | 00:34:32 | |
Over cocktails we discuss our recent trip to see Hamilton. We also have reviews of Barnum and Belleville and a look ahead to some new up-coming shows. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Mar 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.2 - Girl From The North Country, Rothschild & Sons | 00:26:47 | |
This episode we discuss booking theatre tickets and how to get the best deals. We tell you our "top-tip" for the next show you should be booking. Then over cocktails we review our recent theatre trips to Girl From The North Country and Rothschild & Sons. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.3 - Julius Caesar, Pinocchio, Pippin | 00:28:43 | |
In this episode we review Julius Caesar at The Bridge Theatre, Pippin at The Southwark Playhouse and The National Theatre's production of Pinocchio. We discuss spitting thespians, celebrity casting, and our top tips of upcoming shows worth seeing, all while sipping on this week's signature cocktail, The Jiminy Cricket. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Mar 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.4 - Brief Encounter, Network, Lady Windermere's Fan, The Plough and Stars | 00:28:11 | |
We review our recent trips to see Kneehigh Theatre’s Brief Encounter, The Plough and the Stars at The Lyric Hammersmith, Network at The National, and the Kathy Burke directed Lady Windermere’s Fan. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Apr 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.5 - Somnai, Caroline or Change, Summer and Smoke, Séance | 00:34:55 | |
In this episode we discuss the best of London's immersive theatre offerings with Trainspotting, Somnai and Seance; and review our recent trips to both Caroline or Change and Summer and Smoke. We also chat Olivier Awards, noisy theatre goers, and our exciting celebrity sighting; all washed down with a delicious signature cocktail created just for this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 Apr 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.6 - Quiz, The Writer, The Mikado | 00:38:22 | |
In this episode we discuss James Graham's latest play "Quiz", Ella Hickson's "The Writer" at The Almeida Theatre, as well as Charles Court Opera's production of "The Mikado". We also discuss Fun Home, The Ferryman, Strictly Ballroom and much more, and sample another delicious signature cocktail created just for this episode. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 May 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.7 - Chess | 00:11:12 | |
Bonus episode recorded at The London Coliseum when we went to see The ENO's latest production, Chess. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 May 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.8 - Chess, Young Frankenstein, Royal Ballet Triple Bill | 00:34:42 | |
In episode 7 we talk more about our trip to see Chess, and have reviews for Young Frankenstein and The Royal Ballets latest mixed program with works from Wayne MacGregor, Fredrick Ashton and Kenneth McMillan. All this plus a new Chess inspired cocktail and a look ahead to some exciting new theatre coming up this summer in London.--Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 May 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.9 - National Theatre Booking, The Inheritance | 00:09:40 | |
In this bonus episode Alice issues a public service announcement about The National Theatre's new season and how and when to book it. Then Oscar and Mads do some in-the-field reporting at The Inheritance Part 2 at The Young Vic. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 May 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.10 - The Rink | 00:12:32 | |
We went to one of our favourite theatres this week, The Southwark Playhouse, to see Kander and Ebb's broadway musical The Rink. While we were there we did some recording, so you can hear our initial reactions to this new production. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jun 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.11 - Into The Woods, An Ideal Husband, The Chalk Garden | 00:19:29 | |
I this episode we discuss Chichester Festival Theatre's new production of The Chalk Garden, An Ideal Husband starring Freddie and Edward Fox, and record our live reactions to our trip to see Into The Woods at The Cockpit Theatre. We also sat down for a chat with actress Jo Wickham who is playing The Baker's Wife in the production. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jun 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.12 - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie | 00:25:01 | |
We review the Donmar Warehouse's latest production, The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie starring Lia Williams, and enjoy a newly created cocktail inspired by the play. We also talk dayseats, The Royal Albert Hall's upcoming Guys & Dolls concert, The Royal Opera's La Boheme outdoor screenings, and much more. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Jul 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.13 - BBC Proms, Taylor Mac | 00:26:50 | |
Hear our rundown of the 2018 BBC Proms, with tips on getting tickets, day promming, where to sit and what to see. We also create a new Proms themed cocktail called "The Beyonce Promenade". We also have a review of Taylor Mac — A 24-Decade History of Popular Music: The First Act at The Barbican Theatre. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jul 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.14 - Fun Home, As You Like It | 00:17:50 | |
In episode 14 we review the new production of the Broadway sensation Fun Home, currently playing at The Young Vic Theatre. Then Ruby tells us about her trip to see ShakespeareInTheSquare's outdoor production of As You Like It. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Jul 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.15 - Me And My Girl | 00:18:51 | |
Hear our review of Chichester Festival Theatre's new musical production, Me and My Girl, which we went to see on opening night when a very special guest joined us to record this episode of the podcast- Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.16 - Allelujah!, Iolanthe, As You Like it | 00:18:55 | |
In this episode we are joined again by special-guest host, Oscar and Alice's mother Katharine for reviews of Alan Bennett's latest play Allelujah! at The Bridge Theatre, Sasha Regan's all-male production of Gilbert and Sullivan's Iolanthe and Shakespeare's As You Like it at Regents Park Open Air Theatre.-- Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Aug 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.17 - Bring It On, Club Swizzle, The Lieutenant of Inishmore, £¥€$ | 00:33:51 | |
We're back with another themed cocktail this episode, inspired by the newest musical production at the Southwark Playhouse, Bring It On. Along with a review of Bring It On we discuss circus cabaret Club Swizzle at The Roundhouse, £¥€$ (LIES) at The Almeida and Martin McDonagh's The Lieutenant of Inishmore. -- Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Aug 2018 | Theatre Club Ep. 18 - Aristocrats | 00:10:16 | |
In this mini episode we review The Donmar Warehouse's new production of Bryan Friel's Aristocrats. Recorded at The Donmar Warehouse, and the 243 Bus! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Aug 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.19 - Little Shop of Horrors, The King and I | 00:19:20 | |
We recorded this episode live at The London Palladium Theatre on our trip to see Rogers and Hammerstein's The King and I, starring Kelli O'hara & Ken Watanabe. While there we also discussed Regent's Park Open-air Theatre's latest production of Little Shop of Horrors starring drag queen Vicky Vox as the man-eating alien plant Audrey 2! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Sep 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.20 - Six, The Lehman Trilogy | 00:24:57 | |
In this special 'siblings only edition' of Theatre Club, Oscar and Alice review Six The Musical. There's also reviews of A Monster Calls, and The National Theatre's Home I'm Darling and The Lehman Trilogy. Plus, Alice gives the low-down on the return of Eugenius! at The Other Palace - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Sep 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.21 - Dance Nation, High Ridin' | 00:26:52 | |
We review Dance Nation at The Almeida Theatre, and High Ridin' at The Kings Head Theatre. We also discus The Lyric Hammersmith's 2019 season, the ups and downs of ZooNations' Sylvia at The Old Vic, and much more. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Oct 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.22 - The Lost Disc, 12th Night, Measure for Measure | 00:34:48 | |
In this episode we review The Lost Disc at The Soho Theatre and try our new whiskey cocktail inspired by the show. Next we give you our thoughts on our Shakespeare double bill of Twelfth Night at The Young Vic and Measure for Measure at The Donmar before bidding farewell and bon voyage to a member of the Theatre Club Team .... but only for now. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 29 Oct 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.23 - Mythic, Wise Children, Heathers | 00:29:50 | |
In episode 23 we review new pop-rock musical Mythic, Emma Rice's latest theatrical endeavour Wise Children, and the west-end sensation that is Heathers. Plus a christmassy theatre top tip and a mythic cocktail creation- Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Dec 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.24 - Company, Hadestown | 00:27:05 | |
After last episode's review of pop-rock musical Mythic, comes yet another musical based on a Greek myth in the form of The National Theatre's current production, Hadestown. You can also hear our review of the Sondheim classic, Company, which has been reworked and updated to feature a woman in the central role. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2018 | Theatre Club Ep.25 - Chicago, Les Mis, Matilda, 42nd Street | 00:33:23 | |
This episode features four massive west-end hit shows. From the super sexy Chicago, currently staring Drag Race star Todrick Hall, to those dancing feet of 42nd Street, via west-end main stays; Matilda, and the juggernaut that is Les Miserables. - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Aug 2021 | 66 - Singin In The Rain, Operation Mincemeat | 00:36:16 | |
We're back, double vaxed and better than ever! After a long break from the podcast we've finally been on our first trip to see live theatre since pre-pandemic. In episode 66 we bring you our reviews of Singin In The Rain at Sadlers Wells and Operation Mincemeat at Southwark Playhouse, as well as Alice's "top tip" of what to book and where to sit and a much needed cocktail to celebrate our first episode of 2021! - Opening/Closing Music: Little Lily Swing by Tri-Tachyonis: licensed under a CC Attribution License Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||